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September 7, 2017

Hurricane Harvey Relief and Recovery Assistance: Resources

On behalf of Workforce Go! in Dallas our thoughts and prayers go out to all those adversely affected by Hurricane Harvey. We recognize that relief needs will extend well beyond this first week of crisis. We will continue to update resources for those seeking refuge in Dallas, and provide further information as necessary.

The Houston United Way created a wonderful resource guide. It includes checklists, insight and contact info for getting housing back in order, meeting basic needs, navigating financial and insurance matters, and taking care of mental health and well-being.

This site provides cots, showers, meals and clothing for evacuees. 9/7/2017 Update: Houston Chronicle Article: 300 people are still at the George R. Brown emergency shelter. Mayor Sylvester Turner hopes to end services next week. City Council is due to vote on funding housing for up to a year for remaining evacuees

This location includes cots, blankets, meals, showers, a Walmart pharmacy and power outlets.

9/7/2017 Update: As of Tuesday, Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center still housed 3000 evacuees. Several hundred additional residents arrived from the Beaumont and Port Arthur areas. They had received temporary refuge in Shreveport and Alexandria. Full story by Fox4 News.